OPEN STUDIO
FALL WORKSHOPS
Open Art Studio & "Success as an Artist" Seminar
Open Art Studio: Starting back this September!
Join your fellow artists for a three-session series of figure drawing in the Fall. All levels are welcome to participate in these fun, free style sessions. Work at your own pace as you practice your figure drawing skills and see how other artists work. Bring your own art supplies; we provide the costumed model and easels.
Cost: $27 for the Fall Session
Drop in Fee: $12 + $3 service fee
Register Today for the Fall Session: http://www.asaponline.com/default.aspx
For more information, contact Gallery Coordinator Kim Onley at konley@blackrockcenter.org.
"Success as an Artist" Seminar
Presented By: The Fraser Gallery
Sat. Nov. 6, 2010 (9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Cost: $80
Download Form Below:
"Success as an Artist" Registration Form
This is the original one day seminar for emerging artists, designed to give practical information and advice towards a successful fine arts career. Every artist will receive a resource packet including a CD of essential documents and other reference materials. Breakfast will be provided. The presenter, Catriona Fraser, is the owner and Director of the Fraser Gallery. Ms. Fraser has over 13 years experience as one of the most successful art dealers in the area and has earned an excellent reputation for supporting local emerging artists. All of the information and resources provided are useful to artists working in all media, including painting, sculpture and photography.
The following issues will be covered during the seminar:
- Buying materials: lowering your costs
- Presentation
- Archival Matting and Framing
- Prints vs. Reproduction
- Iris Prints (Pros and Cons)
- Strategies for Getting Accepted
- How to photograph your artwork
- How to write a press release
- Publicity
- Vanity Galleries
- Co-Operatives
- Commercial Galleries
- Non-profit Art spaces
- How to approach a gallery
- Gallery/Artist Relationships
- Contracts
- Resources
- Display systems and tents
- Best shows and ones to avoid
- Accepting Credit cards
- DC
- Regional
- National
The seminar will provide lots of practical information and handouts about how to succeed as an artist in this area. This is one seminar you don't want to miss!
Art Gallery Hours
Week of August 30 - September 4
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10 - 5
Thursday: 10 - 5
Friday: 10 - 8
Saturday: CLOSED